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Mel MCXIV ♿️🏴‍☠️🇺🇸😈✊️🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺 @melmcxiv.bsky.social · 8h

Don't be afraid, just be AWARE!

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 1h

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Econ Analytica @econanalytica.bsky.social · 10d

The disappearance and unknown whereabouts of Alligator Alcatraz detainees should be a much bigger story. 1200 of the 1800 are unaccounted for. Message your representatives today and tell them these disappearances must be investigated!
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 4h

On the Charlie Kirk show, Vought said federal firings could hit “north of 10,000” during the shutdown.

Companies lay people off to survive. This is different. He sounded like he’s enjoying the chance to fast-track his agenda. This isn’t about saving money, it’s about sabotaging the government.

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Don Zeko @donzeko.bsky.social · 2h

This is almost literally what the English Civil War was fought over.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2h

President Trump on Wednesday signed a memorandum expanding his administration’s authority to repurpose unspent federal funds to pay members of the military during the government shutdown, escalating his challenge to the authority of Congress on spending matters.

Trump Signs Memo Expanding His Authority to Spend Federal Money

The president gave Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay members of the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional authority to decide federal spending.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2h

⚠️ ALERT: YouTube is currently experiencing a global service outage. As a result, you may encounter issues watching our videos, including live streams, on the platform.

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Barbara Rybolt @barbararybolt.bsky.social · 5h

#ProudBlue #Resist #TrumpsTariffs

I think Goldman Sachs has reasonably reliable sources & researchers they rely on to make their daily investments. This doesn’t look good for the USA or its consumers. The cost of living adjustments should be pretty big in the next year. It bodes ill for my budget.

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

According to Goldman Sachs, 88% of US tariffs are being paid by American companies and consumers. Only 9% are being paid by foreign exporters.
#TrumpTariffs

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Barbara Rybolt @barbararybolt.bsky.social · 5h

#ProudBlue #Resist #TruthMatters

Yet again the NYT is underplaying America’s involvement in which governments in South America need to be fixed to conform to our CIA’s, State Department’s & President’s image of what they should be.
Am I pissed they want to overthrow more governments? Yup!

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marikosegawa.bsky.social @marikosegawa.bsky.social · 1d

#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #DV1
Dear House Speaker:

Now that @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social ‘s win is officially certified, what keeps you from swearing her in?

(Did I hear the E-word? )

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 5h

Vance was very outspoken in denying free speech on college campuses to pro Palestinian students who were even younger than Little Republican Nazi’s. To JD as long as they are Republican they are excused for whatever they say. But Pro Gaza student are not. Hypocrisy is thy name JD Vance #ProudBlue

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 7h

Vance on public outrage over the "I love Hitler" group chat: "Grow up! Focus on the real issues. Don't focus on what kids say in group chats... The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys — they tell edgy, offensive jokes. That's what kids do."

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 2h

Whatever you think about CFPB, it was created by Congress (as part of the Dodd-Frank Act) and can only be abolished by Congress, not by the President acting as a dictator.

Reuters @reuters.com · 8h

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers

White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.

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Senseidai2547 @senseidai.bsky.social · 14h

Convicted Felon Donald Trump is interfering in an election, & threatening a country if the election doesn’t go his way.

Open your eyes & grow a spine, Republicans. This mob boss needs to be removed, arrested, convicted (again) & jailed.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks

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Trump threatens to pull support for Argentina if its politics move leftward

President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw assistance from Argentina if its internal politics don't align with his interests in upcoming elections.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3h

I am sounding the alarm that the GOP is engaged in an all out attack voting rights and free and fair elections. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and troops in blue cities are just some of the ways they are using to try to rig the rules to keep power in 2026 and beyond.

Pay attention and act!

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Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 4h

Members of the National Young Republicans had a group chat where they used racial slurs against Blacks, Latinos and Asians and glorified Hitler.
People are calling for their resignations over their disgusting behavior.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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‘It’s revolting’: More Young Republican chat members out of jobs as condemnation intensifies — POLITICO

POLITICO report on private Telegram chat filled with racist slurs and tropes ignites debate from New York to Washington.

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Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · 7h

A-Holey Mike is losing the support of his own conference. As the Trump/Repub shutdown grinds on, they understand the optics of sitting at home instead of working to reopen the government. And even MTG recognizes that Grijalva should be sworn in immediately.

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Three More GOP Reps Split From Mike Johnson Over Shutdown

The House speaker is losing control of his party.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 2h

Apropos of nothing, once the President of the United States confirms covert CIA operations in a country… say, Venezuela, those operations are no longer covert.

And it puts CIA officers at significantly more risk.

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tmel1219.bsky.social @tmel1219.bsky.social · 6h

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Joe Bearden @grayhairjoe.bsky.social · 2h

'So Much for America First': Trump Admin Says Argentina Bailout Doubling to $40 Billion

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'So Much for America First': Trump Admin Says Argentina Bailout Doubling to $40 Billion | Common Dreams

"Yet, they never have the funds for healthcare coverage for all," said Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 8h

Justice JACKSON standing up for voting rights. 🔥

Louisiana: Plaintiffs said 'we want another majority-black district.'

Jackson: No. They said 'we aren't receiving equal electoral opportunity because our votes are being diluted.'

Louisiana: Same thing.

Jackson: No, it’s not.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 7h

BREAKING: A federal judge just temporarily blocked the Trump admin's plans to lay off thousands of federal workers during the government shutdown — siding with unions, which have argued that the dismissals were illegal.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6h

The plan to force taxpayers to cover emergency medical costs for non-citizens is a law called EMTALA: signed into law by the infamous democrat Ronald Reagan.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Lisa McClain: "Democrats' plan forces taxpayers to cover the majority of emergency medical costs for all non-citizens. Another $28 billion tab for who? You guessed it, the American people."

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7h

tfw your 1,000-word tweets aren't working

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 4h

NEW: No Kings is this Saturday, and here are my tips for how to mitigate anxiety in large crowds. Feel free to share! youtu.be/nxpkVk9TGgQ?...

NO KINGS! Tips for Protesting with PTS and Anxiety

YouTube video by MSW Media

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 8h

He gives $20 Billion of OUR dollars to bailout Argentina without consulting Congress or the American people. Does that seem like the actions of a KING to you?

Join us & let him know just what you think about that this Saturday, 10/18

#NoThronesNoCrownsNO_KINGS 👑

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 4h

wat

Zach D Roberts @zdroberts.bsky.social · 6h

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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